Senior Indirect Tax Manager

Proofpoint; Draper (UT); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Proofpoint in Utah is seeking an experienced Senior Indirect Tax Manager to lead our global indirect tax function, with primary responsibility for U.S. sales and use tax compliance and planning and coordination of VAT/GST compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

You will partner closely with Finance, Legal, and external advisors to ensure compliance, manage risk, and support business growth as Proofpoint expands internationally.

Qualifications

Responsabilités

• Own end-to-end U.S. sales and use tax function, including nexus analysis, taxability determinations, registrations, filings, and payments
• Manage sales tax compliance across states and local jurisdictions, including exemption certificates and resale documentation
• Support audits by state and local tax authorities and manage responses, settlements, and documentation
• Advise the business on sales tax implications of new products, pricing models, go-to-market strategies, and system changes
• Monitor and interpret changes in U.S. indirect tax laws and assess impact on the business
• Oversee foreign VAT/GST compliance in multiple jurisdictions and coordinate with external advisors
• Review VAT positions related to cross-border transactions, intercompany arrangements, and digital services
• Support VAT considerations in acquisitions, integrations, and business expansions
• Partner with Accounting and IT on indirect tax processes within ERP and billing systems
• Drive process improvements, automation, and scalability of indirect tax compliance
• Support internal controls, SOX requirements, and documentation related to indirect taxes
• Collaborate with Accounting on monthly/

Description du poste

About Us

Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.

How We Work

At Proofpoint you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate Responsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities Accountable for results and best in class outcomes Visionary in future focused problem-solving Exceptional in execution and impact

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Indirect Tax Manager to lead our global indirect tax function. This role will have primary responsibility for U.S. sales and use tax compliance and planning, while also overseeing foreign VAT/GST compliance across multiple jurisdictions. The company’s revenue is predominantly generated in the United States, making U.S. sales tax a core focus of this position, with expanding international operations requiring strong VAT oversight and coordination with external advisors. This role will partner closely with Finance, Accounting, Legal, and external service providers to ensure compliance, manage risk, and support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

U.S. Sales & Use Tax

• Own the end-to-end U.S. sales and use tax function, including nexus analysis, taxability determinations, registrations, filings, and payments
• Manage sales tax compliance across states and local jurisdictions, including exemption certificates and resale documentation
• Support audits by state and local tax authorities and manage responses, settlements, and documentation
• Advise the business on sales tax implications of new products, pricing models, go-to-market strategies, and system changes
• Monitor and interpret changes in U.S. indirect tax laws and assess impact on the business

International VAT / GST

• Oversee foreign VAT/GST compliance in multiple jurisdictions (including EMEA and other regions, as applicable)
• Coordinate with external advisors on VAT registrations, returns, audits, and advisory matters
• Review VAT positions related to cross-border transactions, intercompany arrangements, and digital services
• Support VAT considerations in acquisitions, integrations, and business expansions

Process, Systems & Controls

• Partner with Accounting and IT on indirect tax processes within ERP and billing systems
• Drive process improvements, automation, and scalability of indirect tax compliance
• Support internal controls, SOX requirements, and documentation related to indirect taxes

Cross-Functional Support

• Collaborate with Accounting on monthly/